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In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol

In fight against prostate cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

by Anthony King,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: AI-generated imageProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis—and treatment—can take a tol
Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led research team has found that a gene mutation that affects insulin signaling in the heart may raise the risk of

Study links gene mutations to heart rhythm risks seen in cancer patients

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCLA-led research team has found that a gene mutation that affects insulin signaling in the heart may raise the risk of
Driving rhabdomyosarcoma into differentiation through targeted transformation of tumor cells

Driving rhabdomyosarcoma into differentiation through targeted transformation of tumor cells

by Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI)Induction of myogenic differentiation and reduction of cell division in rhabdomyosarcoma cells after reducing of the amount

Driving rhabdomyosarcoma into differentiation through targeted transformation of tumor cells

by Leibniz-Institut für Alternsforschung - Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI)Induction of myogenic differentiation and reduction of cell division in rhabdomyosarcoma cells after reducing of the amount
More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r

More than a third of all cancers affecting Canadians can be prevented by combination of policymaking, health education

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe know that there are many ways in which cancer can be prevented, but how many cancers can we prevent? And what do we have to do to really have an impact on r
Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainThe first study in the world to take a detailed look

Tackling tumour scar tissue could be key to treating pancreatic cancer

by Queen Mary, University of LondonAxial CT image with i.v. contrast. Macrocystic adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head. Credit: public domainThe first study in the world to take a detailed look
Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesDr. Beth Karlan. Credit: Milo Mitchell/UCLAOut of the 22,240 women in the United States who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, onl

Researcher looks for ways to detect deadly ovarian cancer before it develops

by Denise Heady,University of California, Los AngelesDr. Beth Karlan. Credit: Milo Mitchell/UCLAOut of the 22,240 women in the United States who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, onl
Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha

Cancer patients can quit smoking through lengthened medication time, counseling support

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainQuitting smoking can significantly improve the effectiveness of cancer treatment, according to theU.S. Surgeon General,yet almost ha
Guidelines of care developed for skin cancer management

Guidelines of care developed for skin cancer management

(HealthDay)—Guidelines of care have been developed for the management of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to two reports published online Jan. 10 in t

Guidelines of care developed for skin cancer management

(HealthDay)—Guidelines of care have been developed for the management of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to two reports published online Jan. 10 in t
New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h

New drug targets for BRCA-driven cancer uncovered

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBRCA1 and BRCA2 ("BReast CAncer genes") are critical tumor suppressor genes—women carrying a mutation in one of these genes h
Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center found that children born to obese

Maternal obesity linked to childhood cancer

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center found that children born to obese
Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

by Higher Education PressGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-022-0976-4Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved

Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with driver mutations

by Higher Education PressGraphical abstract. Credit:Frontiers of Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1007/s11684-022-0976-4Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Improved
Why do cancer patients lose weight? Study points to elevated lactate levels

Why do cancer patients lose weight? Study points to elevated lactate levels

byNature Publishing GroupSchematic illustration depicting the signaling cascade downstream of lactate/GPR81 in promoting cancer cachexia. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038

Why do cancer patients lose weight? Study points to elevated lactate levels

byNature Publishing GroupSchematic illustration depicting the signaling cascade downstream of lactate/GPR81 in promoting cancer cachexia. Credit:Nature Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1038